Gold prices maintained stability on Tuesday, resilient to a surge in the dollar and Treasury bond yields. Investors awaited insights from the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes for potential clues regarding interest rate cuts. At 0341 GMT, the spot price of gold settled at $2,018.03 per ounce, with most US …
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Global Markets Wobble as Trump’s Tariff Deadline Draws Near
Global stock markets faltered on Friday, gripped by uncertainty as U.S. President Donald Trump’s Jul…
Sterling Falters Against Yen Amid Tariff Fears and UK Political Strife
The British Pound (GBP) weakened against the Japanese Yen (JPY), with GBP/JPY slipping below 197.61,…
WTI Crude Oil Stalls Near $65 as OPEC+ and Tariff Uncertainties Loom
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil prices hovered near $65.70, down 0.82%, reflecting cautious …
Gold Shines Amid Tariff Threats and U.S. Dollar Weakness
Gold (XAU/USD) climbed above $3,330, driven by a weakening U.S. Dollar and renewed concerns over U.S…
U.S. Dollar Edges Lower Ahead of Trade Deadline Amid Fiscal and Market Uncertainty
The U.S. dollar saw a slight dip on Friday after a brief rally earlier in the week, with attention n…
Markets Brace for U.S. Tariff Deadline Amid Growing Optimism
As investors turn their attention to Washington’s tariff negotiations next week, the expiratio…
European Stocks Slip Amid Uncertainty Ahead of U.S. Trade Deadline and Ongoing Tariff Concerns
European stocks ended the week on a negative note, slipping lower on Friday as uncertainty grew over…
Bitcoin Struggles as U.S. Trade Tariffs Loom and Rate Cut Bets Fade
Bitcoin prices steadied on Friday after a sharp reversal of recent gains, as traders focused on the …
Oil Prices Decline Amid Nuclear Talks and OPEC+ Output Expectations
Oil futures fell on Friday as market participants reacted to ongoing geopolitical developments and e…
Market Analysis
February, 2024
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20 February 2024 3:03 am
Market Drivers – US Session, February 19
The ongoing Gaza crisis as well as fresh Houthi attacks are keeping barrel prices high. Monday saw a test of $78.11 a barrel for West Texas Intermediate crude, finding the opportunity to gain momentum as US markets were closed in observance of the federal holiday known as American President’s Day. …
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20 February 2024 2:51 am
WTI trades above $78.00 on continued supply concerns
The ongoing Gaza crisis as well as fresh Houthi attacks are keeping barrel prices high. Monday saw a test of $78.11 a barrel for West Texas Intermediate crude, finding the opportunity to gain momentum as US markets were closed in observance of the federal holiday known as American President’s Day. …
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20 February 2024 1:33 am
Gold price consolidates gains ahead of FOMC minutes
On Monday, during a calm North America session, gold price was able to climb up 0.24& to $2017.50, driven by US inflation surpassing forecasts. Given that the USD has declined since last Tuesday, gold’s appeal is increased by the decreased probability of impending Fed rate cuts. In the meantime, traders …
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20 February 2024 12:12 am
Morgan Stanley faces accusations of cheating EU regulators
In an attempt to comply with the post-Bri9exit rules, EU regulators believe that they were misled into thinking that Morgan Stanley has relocated top executives to Europe in order to comply with the rules in place.Morgan Stanley has been accused of fabricating a false job title for one of its …
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19 February 2024 9:44 pm
US stocks slightly recover post hotter than expected inflation figures
Markets are closed on Monday for the Presidents’ Day holiday. Stocks have nearly recovered after last week’s inflation report, with the S&P 500 closing down 0.4% but cracking a new record-high on Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.1% for the week and the Nasdaq Composite fell 1.3%. The …
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19 February 2024 8:52 pm
World geopolitical tensions could impact record US stock rally
The Middle East war poses a significant risk to earnings as boycotts and Red Sea shipping chaos disrupt supply chains. This could impact the record rally in US stocks, as expectations for profits at S&P 500 companies for the next 12 months are at a record high. The war could …
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19 February 2024 7:52 pm
EUR/GBP advanced in quiet trading
The EUR/GBP stands at 0.8555 in Monday’s session, jumping above the 20-day SMA. Sticky European inflation may push the ECB to a more aggressive stance toward the easing cycle.The week’s highlight will be the British and the EU’s Manufacturing PMIs from February. As long as markets bet on the BoE …
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19 February 2024 3:42 pm
Bitcoin Surges Above $52,000 Mark Amidst Rapid Recovery Further Surge
Bitcoin experienced a significant uptick, surpassing the $52,000 barrier after swiftly recovering from Saturday’s decline. Monday witnessed vigorous buying activity, propelling the price to its highest levels in the past five days, marking a notable resurgence to levels unseen since November 2021. Technically, Bitcoin faces minimal resistance levels until it …
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19 February 2024 3:41 pm
European Stocks Dip Amid Economic Concerns and Varied Corporate Performance
On Monday, European stocks faced a downturn, with French equities particularly impacted following the government’s downward revision of its annual economic growth forecast. Meanwhile, individual company performances showcased a mix of outcomes, with Forvia’s optimistic forecasts contrasting Juventus’ widened net losses. STOXX 600 Index Edges Lower The European STOXX 600 …
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19 February 2024 1:31 pm
China’s tourism revenues during the Lunar New Year holiday exceed the pre-pandemic level
Official data has revealed a remarkable surge in tourism revenues in China during the Lunar New Year holiday, which concluded on Saturday, with a staggering year-on-year increase of 47.3 percent. This surge has not only surpassed 2019 levels but also underscored the robustness of domestic tourism amid an extended holiday …
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19 February 2024 1:29 pm
Nikkei Slightly Lower but Near Record Highs Amid Chip Sector Pressure
On Monday, Japan’s Nikkei average edged lower but maintained proximity to record highs, influenced by declines in chip-related stocks following losses in their US counterparts on Friday. The Nikkei index slipped by 0.04 percent, concluding the day at 38,470.38 points, after reaching 38,865.06 points on Friday. Notably, it remained a …
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19 February 2024 12:09 pm
Dollar Maintains Stability Amidst Inflation Uncertaintiesd Rate Cut Persists
In the wake of last week’s economic data revealing ongoing challenges in US inflation, the dollar steadied on Monday, reflecting cautious sentiment regarding the Federal Reserve’s potential monetary easing strategies. Despite market uncertainties, the yen remained weak, hovering in proximity to the significant threshold of 150 against the dollar. US …
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